Reply by knotscott

If price is a determining factor, I’d pick a used full size stationary contractor saw over a new portable jobsite saw any day…they have a bunch of performance and reliability advantages. With the wings and fence removed, a standard full size saw is 20” wide x 27” deep,so should fit in your basement.

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